To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Ceila Rethamel, Acting Director, Public Works & Development
Prepared By:
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Jason Reynolds, Planning Division Manager, Public Works & Development
Ava Pecherzewski, Development Review Planning Manager, Public Works & Development
Loretta Daniel, Long Range Planning Manager, Public Works & Development
Gretchen Ricehill, Special Projects Planner, Public Works & Development
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Presenter: Ava Pecherzewski, Development Review Planning Manager, Public Works & Development; Loretta Daniel, Long Range Planning Manager, Public Works & Development; Gretchen Ricehill, Special Projects Planner, Public Works & Development
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Subject:
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1:30 PM *Update on County Rezoning Efforts in Compliance with HB24-1313
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
Since the adoption of the Transit Oriented Communities bill (HB24-1313), staff have been creating proposed rezoning maps throughout the unincorporated county to provide zoning that will allow the amount of density required by the State in our Housing Opportunity Goal (HOG).
At the direction of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), staff have focused on three key areas for the rezoning: the Federal Boulevard transit area; the Dry Creek Light Rail Station transit area (Inverness neighborhood); and the Four Square Mile neighborhood transit area. Community outreach meetings have been held, seeking feedback on the proposed rezoning maps. In this study session, staff will be sharing the feedback from the community as well as seeking guidance on next steps.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Sustainable Growth and Infrastructure - Implement smart growth policies to align housing, transportation, open spaces and economic development.
Background and Discussion: Colorado House Bill HB24-1313, the Transit Oriented Communities bill, was signed into law by Governor Polis on May 13, 2024 (attached). The bill requires municipalities to establish "...
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